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Lockington

120 km²

Lockington is characterised by a moderately large population and slightly below-average household incomes.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population850▲ +9.3%since 2011Median age47 yrs▲ +6.8%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population3.3%People aged 65 and over23.3%Children under 1517.8%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–44343

Age structure

In Lockington, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 29%, followed by Seniors (65+) (24%) and Children (0–14) (18%).

Older adults (45–64)28.4%
Seniors (65+)23.3%
Children (0–14)17.8%
Young adults (25–44)17.8%
Youth (15–24)11.6%

Marital status

In Lockington, the largest group is Married at 47%, followed by Never married (29%) and Divorced (12%).

  • Married47%
  • Never married29%
  • Divorced12%
  • Widowed7%
  • Separated5%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Lockington, the largest group is Australia at 96%, followed by New Zealand (3%) and England (1%).

Australia83.5%
New Zealand2.2%
England0.7%
Philippines0.7%

Language

People using another language at home2.7%

Language used at home

In Lockington, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Italian (1%).

English only87.9%
Italian1.1%

Religion

People with no religion42.8%

Religious affiliation

In Lockington, the largest group is Christianity at 51%, followed by No religion (48%) and Buddhism (1%).

  • Christianity51%
  • No religion48%
  • Buddhism1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1226.8%

Highest year of school

In Lockington, the largest group is Year 12 at 30%, followed by Year 10 (29%) and Year 11 (23%).

Year 1226.8%
Year 1025.1%
Year 1120.4%
Year 9 or below15.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$648▲ +58.8%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,268▲ +71.4%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,523▲ +70.5%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week4.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week9.0%

Household income distribution

In Lockington, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 39%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (28%) and Under $650 (24%).

$650–$1,49935.7%
$1,500–$2,99925.4%
Under $65021.9%
$3,000–$3,9995.8%
$4,000 or more3.2%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition35.4%People with a mental health condition13.1%People needing help with daily activities6.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Lockington, the largest group is Arthritis at 22%, followed by Mental health (22%) and Asthma (17%).

Arthritis13.5%
Mental health13.1%
Asthma10.4%
Other condition7.2%
Diabetes5.1%
Heart disease4.5%
Cancer3.1%
Lung condition3.1%
Dementia0.5%
Stroke0.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers24.1%People providing unpaid care16.8%People caring for children unpaid24.8%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4▼ -7.7%since 2011One-parent families17.1%

Family composition

In Lockington, the largest group is Couples with children at 51%, followed by Couples without children (31%) and One-parent families (17%).

  • Couples with children51%
  • Couples without children31%
  • One-parent families17%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$200▲ +62.6%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,100▲ +45.1%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011Households renting16.7%Homes owned outright45.3%Separate (detached) houses97.4%

How homes are owned or rented

In Lockington, the largest group is Owned outright at 46%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (32%) and Rented (17%).

  • Owned outright46%
  • Owned with a mortgage32%
  • Rented17%
  • Other tenure5%

Types of homes

In Lockington, the largest group is Separate house at 98%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (2%).

  • Separate house98%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached2%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Lockington, the largest group is Car (driver) at 68%, followed by Worked at home (24%) and Walked (5%).

Car (driver)58.3%
Worked at home20.3%
Walked4.3%
Car (passenger)3.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years28.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.9%Labour-force participation55.5%Employed full-time56.1%

Industries people work in

In Lockington, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 41%, followed by Health care & social assistance (11%) and Retail trade (8%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing38.2%
Health care & social assistance10.6%
Retail trade7.6%
Construction6.2%
Accommodation & food6.0%
Transport & warehousing4.9%
Education & training4.9%
Manufacturing3.5%
Wholesale trade2.7%
Other services2.4%

Occupations people work in

In Lockington, the largest group is Managers at 27%, followed by Labourers (15%) and Technicians & trades (13%).

Managers27.1%
Labourers15.4%
Technicians & trades13.0%
Community & personal service12.7%
Sales workers10.0%
Machinery operators & drivers8.4%
Clerical & administrative7.6%
Professionals7.3%

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